Palladium Top Stories

South Africa’s mining industry growth hindered by precious metals performance — PwC

Yet, capital expenditure for the sector recovered from the lowest levels in ten years to reflect a 19% increase.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2018 | 10:00 am

Sibanye -Stillwater, Lonmin still committed to merger after competition watchdog decision

Sibanye and Lonmin said in a joint statement they remained fully committed to the…

Reuters | September 18, 2018 | 11:41 am

Russia’s Potanin returns 2 pct in Norilsk Nickel to Abramovich -sources

The original sale of the stake was disputed in a…

Reuters | September 10, 2018 | 11:42 am

Mining exploration spending in Australia jumps to 5-year high

Drilling at new projects up 57% as spending on gold…

Frik Els | September 7, 2018 | 2:27 pm

Luxembourg’s mining-focused Space Agency ready to lift off

Unlike US space agency NASA, Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2018 | 3:50 am

Battle to keep Lonmin platinum deal alive hinges on the rand

The strengthening rand, which squeezes profits for both producers, could make the transaction less attractive for Sibanye.

Bloomberg News | March 9, 2018 | 11:58 am

South Africa’s AngloGold backs Randgold’s negotiations with Congo govt

Mining companies operating in the country vigorously oppose new code to be signed into law.

Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 3:10 am

South Africa’s mining charter to be finalized in three months

Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8% of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer

Reuters | February 28, 2018 | 9:31 am

Platinum price crashes through $1,000 after German diesel ban

Emissions scrubbing in vehicles accounts for over 40% of platinum demand, and landmark ruling will hasten demise of engine technology.

Frik Els | February 27, 2018 | 4:53 pm

Unloved platinum stocks show promise for $45 billion manager

Some platinum stocks are looking attractive again as oversupply that depressed prices for years subsides.

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2018 | 11:39 am

Sibanye-Stillwater turns off dividend tap after annual loss

In lieu of the cash dividend, it will undertake a "capitalisation issue" that will see four ordinary shares given to shareholders for every 100 they hold.

Reuters | February 22, 2018 | 11:06 am

Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade

Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 3:40 am

BHP rebuffs Elliott as first-half profit hits three-year high

The New-York based fund argues an overhaul could add more than $22 billion in value for shareholders and wants BHP to conduct an independent study.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2018 | 2:00 am

Co-owners of Russia’s Nornickel back in fight for control

Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company, competes with Brazil's Vale SA for the rank of the world's top nickel producer.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 12:16 pm

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